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Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
Ear infections, also known as otitis media, occur when the middle ear is infected or inflamed. There are two main types of otitis media: acute otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear space) and chronic otitis media with effusion.
Learn MoreEating Disorders and Young Athletes
Playing competitive sports can boost self-esteem and teach teamwork and leadership lessons. But sometimes being on a team that focuses too heavily on performance--or appearance--may trigger an eating disorder.
Learn MoreEating Disorders in Children
Detailed information on adolescents and eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and obesity.
Learn MoreEbstein's Anomaly
Ebstein’s anomaly is a heart problem that some people are born with. It means the tricuspid valve, which helps control blood flow in the heart, doesn’t work right. Most babies with severe Ebstein’s need surgery at some point.
Learn MoreEchocardiography for Children
Echocardiography is an imaging test. It uses sound waves to make detailed pictures of the heart.
Learn MoreEctopic Pregnancy
A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus is called ectopic pregnancy. This nearly always happens in a fallopian tube. So it’s often called tubal pregnancy. Rarely, an ectopic pregnancy will happen in an ovary, in the cervix, or in the belly (abdomen).
Learn MoreEctopic Ureterocele
An ectopic ureterocele is when there is an abnormality in the renal system, usually with an extra tube that drains pee (urine) into the wrong place.
Learn MoreEczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
This Helping Hand™ is about eczema in children, which is a skin problem that causes dry, itchy, rough skin rashes.
Learn MoreEffective Sucking
It's important for your baby's health to be able to effectively remove milk from your breast during nursing. To do this, your baby must learn the correct way to suck. But how do you know if your baby is actually getting the nutrition they need? Here's a guide to help you.
Learn MoreEgg Allergy Diet for Children
Parents of children with egg sensitivity may not be aware of the many food products that contain eggs. That's why it's important to carefully read food labels. Here's what you should know.
Learn MoreEisenmenger Syndrome in Children
Eisenmenger syndrome is an advanced form of pulmonary artery hypertension.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.